Sea turtle nesting season underway in Volusia County

VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL — Volusia County officials predict anothe record year for sea turtles, as nesting season gets underway.

Nesting season goes through August and early September, with new nests hatching in October.

County officials have counted 687 total nests, including four Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle nests, who are endangered.

A special lighting ordinance is in place to protect the turtles once they hatch and move to the ocean.

Anyone who wants to know more information about Volusia County’s sea turtle program, can visit www.volusiaseaturtles.org.